Staff Writers, Author at Backseat Mafia

See: Pom Poko reveal new visuals for ‘Like a Lady’

Heavily promoted on 6Music over the last couple of years (and, not to mention, by this writer), Norway’s Pom Poko earned themselves well-deserved plaudits for last year’s debut album ‘Birthday’ and its…

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ALBUM REVIEW: Cabane – ‘Grande est la maison’

Meditative, soothing chamber-folk from the long-standing collaborative project - a lockdown soundtrack

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ALBUM REVIEW: Alabaster dePlume – ‘To Cy And Lee Instrumentals Vol. 1’

Thought-provoking British songwriter delves into jazzy instrumental vignettes

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EP REVIEW: PVA – ‘Toner’: a seamless six-tracker for Big Dada

PVA’s Toner EP is danceable, catchy and stretches over countless styles and genres to count itself among the top releases of the year so far

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Premiere: Jack Hinks reveals new video and single, ‘Jigsaw’

HERE at Backseat Mafia we’re very happy to premiere the video for Edinburgh singer-songwriter Jack Hinks’ brand new single, “Jigsaw”, out tomorrow. Jack is quickly becoming well-known in Scotland due…

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ALBUM REVIEW: Ana Roxanne – ‘Because Of A Flower’: a blissful vocal gem from Kranky

Ana Roxanne’s debut LP for Kranky is a beautiful, ambient album that examines ideas about gender, identity and beauty whilst remaining ultimately soothing. It’s one to return to when in need of solace.

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SEE: Firestations – ‘Small Island’

IN AN attempt to maintain focus on their bands in a time when gigs are not possible, Lost Map is launching the Automatic Tendencies initiative, a periodic release of EP…

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NEWS: Real Numbers announce new EP; share video for lead single, ‘Brighter Then’

MINNEAPOLIS’ Real Numbers are back with a brand new EP entitled Brighter Then. The EP will arrive on January 22nd next year via Meritorio Records and Slumberland Records. Following on…

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NEWS: Leeds band Van Houten release ‘Home Alone’ EP this Friday – hear the title track

LEEDS psychedelic pop outfit Van Houten will release their new EP, Home Alone, via Clue Records this Friday, November 13th. Also out this Friday alongside the EP is beautifully personal single, “Not…

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Track: Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres reveals the beautifully poignant ‘Dance’

Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres has released “Dance”, the first single from her debut album 2 Years Stranger. The Bristol-based film composer spent two years in her family home while her father lay…

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